Investigating Title (Stage 2)

Question 1

What are the 4 sections of the HMLR Register of Title?

Answer 1

• Header
• Property Register
• Proprietorship Register
• Charges Register

Question 2

What information is on the Property Register?

Answer 2

• Postal address of the property
• Whether freehold or leasehold (+ info about lease)
• Rights that BENEFIT the property (e.g., a right of way over neighboring land)

Question 3

What information is on the Proprietorship Register?

Answer 3

• Class of title held
• Name of holder of legal estate
• Any restriction affecting title

Question 4

What information is on the Charges Register?

Answer 4

• Details of encumbrances on the land (e.g., restrictive covenants or mortgages)

Question 5

What is a “good root of title”

Answer 5

• Deal with the whole equitable and legal interest in the property
• Contain an adequate description of the property
• At least 15 years old at date of contract
• Do nothing to cast doubt on title

Question 6

What is the date of compulsory registration?

Answer 6

Dec 1, 1990